Job Description
A successful Brisbane based children's entertainment company is looking for a Driver/Puppeteer
About the Role:
DRIVER / PUPPETEER – IMMEDIATE START
We’re looking for a happy, bubbly, confident, and experienced performer to join our team, assisting the presenter in delivering educational dinosaur shows to preschools and schools. You have to be easy in front of people, organise & control groups of children, FUN, LOUD and VERY CONFIDENT.
The role involves:
-Performing educational dinosaur shows in front of large audiences of children
-Operating dinosaur hand puppets and our spectacular 14-foot Velociraptor puppet
-Driving a small manual truck to and from performances
-Loading and unloading medium/heavy equipment
-Engaging confidently and enthusiastically with children
-Setting up, packing down and working independently
The ideal candidate will:
⭐ Have previous experience performing in front of larger audiences
⭐ Be naturally happy, energetic, bubbly and approachable
⭐ Have experience working with preschool and school-aged children
⭐ Be confident engaging with groups and keeping children entertained and involved
⭐ Be reliable, well organised and able to work independently
⭐ Hold a manual car licence and be confident driving a small manual truck
⭐ Have a current Blue Card and Police Check, or be willing to obtain them
⭐ Be available during school holidays and some weekends (not every weekend)
Immediate start available!
If you’re an experienced performer who loves working with children and can bring plenty of energy and personality to our dinosaur shows, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send us your CV, along with a brief introduction and your availability.
No formal qualifications are required but you need to be a confident, energetic with a professional attitude and dedicated passion to making a difference in the lives of our most precious resource: children. Early childhood/teaching experience is a bonus. Weekend work is an essential requirement as well as own reliable vehicle and BlueCard.
Please send a CV along with your cover letter
Job Type: Casual employee.
Salary: Up to $60.00 per hour
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $50.00 – $60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
